Technical Writer 1

Job description

Technical Writer 1

Job details

General information

Entity

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.

Reference number

2025-167814

Job details

Domain

Programs / Customer Relations

Job field / Job profile

Customer services and support - Integrated product support management

Job title

Technical Writer 1

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

POWERED BY TEAMWORK. Are you ready to be part of a team that drives big ideas and even bigger wins? At Safran, we believe in the power of both collaboration and individual contributions. We understand that it takes diverse perspectives, problem-solving skills, dependability, and trust to push each other forward and achieve great success. For us, working here is more than just a job; it's a passion. There's the unique opportunity to lead the way in aerospace and defense and contribute to creating a safer and more sustainable world.

We trust our employees to bring bold ideas to build the future of aerospace together, contributing to our ranking by TIME as the leading Aerospace & Defense company on the 2023 World's Best Companies list (#59 on the full list). In this role, you'll play a pivotal part in working with various departments to pull together information to create and revise Service Bulletins for customers. Use Engineering blueprints to create and revise customer Component Maintenance Manuals and other related manuals. Join our team and become part of the group that's making amazing things happen on the ground and in the skies. Together, we'll proudly step back and say, “We did that”.

Main Function Responsibilities

A) Creates technical documentation based on engineering drawings.

B) Corresponds with Engineering and Manufacturing (and other applicable) departments to ensure correctness of technical documentation.

C) Revises and maintains technical documentation based on engineering drawings and previous documentation.

D) Creates and completes Component Maintenance Manual (CMM) updates and revisions as required.

E) Creates and completes Service Bulletin/Service Information (SB/SIL) as required.

F) Work within tight schedules to complete documentation in a timely and thorough manner.

G) Performs other duties as assigned.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualification Requirements

A. Education & Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree in English or technical discipline or equivalent experience (6 Years in a related field) highly recommended.

B. Work Experience - Technical knowledge:

• Minimum two years' experience in technical writing desirable.

C. Professional Skills:

• Must have working knowledge of blueprints.

• Knowledge of Safran Seats USA products preferred.

• Understanding of ATA Spec 2200 preferred.

• Proficiency in at least 2 of the following programs or equivalent software recommended:

• Arbortext

• Framemaker

• Graphic software, such as IsoDraw, Corel

• Must have the ability to generate written communication and to operate required office equipment.

• Ability to read and review written communication.

• Speech and hearing abilities that allow individual to communicate clearly and distinctly in English.

D. Behavioral Skills:

• Ability to take initiative

• Accept responsibility

• Adaptability-flexibility

• Self-confidence

• Self-motivation

• Must be comfortable with multiple tasks

E. Desirable Aspects:

• Ability to work in Catia V5 to pull views needed

Physical Demands: This position requires extended periods of sitting while working with computers and viewing computer monitors and other office equipment. Finger dexterity needed in using misc. office equipment such as telephone, computer and copy machine, etc. Bending, stooping, reaching, and lifting up to approximately twenty pounds are required during tasks related to the job.

Work environment: The work environment includes office setting with moderate office noise

Travel: None

Annual salary

Based on market data.

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Texas

City (-ies)

Gainesville

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

First experience

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes